I would think that knives handled in the USA would use materials commonly used by USA based makers in that price range. Micarta, G-10, Curly Maple etc. The knives on AG Russell's site are handled in black wood and white bone in one instance, and scorched bone in the other. It seems a bit off to me. Made in the USA is important to some, especially in the $140 to $160 range that his knives retail for.